Photo by Natalie Tsur Robin Skinner, professionally known as Cavetown and informally as Robbie, finished his tour at Webster Hall on Nov. 8. The openers, The Michelles and Chloe Moriondo, intrigued the audience with their unique yet appealing performances. Their own liveliness was reciprocated in the audience’s high energy, which, […]
Author: NATALIE TSUR
“Hungry to Learn” reveals harsh reality college students face
As statistics continue to describe an increase in food insecurity across college campuses, director, and producers, gathered four stories of college students who have faced firsthand the devastating effects of food insecurity and homelessness, not knowing where their next meal would come from. Presented in the SVU theater during Doc […]
Netflix’s “The King” fails to meet its potential
Photo courtesy of Photos by Somewhere in Toronto, Wikipedia “The King” is another attempt by Netflix to create a medieval epic, but this time with an approach combining three Shakespeare plays into a two-hour film. As expected, this resulted in a rushed final product that still somehow managed to drag […]
“The Lightning Thief” excels in its musical adaptation
Photo courtesy of Larry D. Moore, Wikipedia If you ask people to name a famous children’s book series besides “Harry Potter,” there is a good chance that most will reply with “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Originally consisting of five books written by Rick Riordan, the series follows Percy Jackson, a […]
Outfit suggestions for a job interview
Photo courtesy of amtec photos, Flickr As the beginning of a new semester looms ever closer, students are preparing for job and internship interviews. Although your outfit may be the last thing on your mind as you try to calm your nerves, here are some helpful tips, from high-end clothing […]
Shane Dawson’s docuseries unfulfilled its promises
Photo courtesy of gage skidmore, Flickr The highly anticipated Shane Dawson docuseries, “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star” came to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The series revolved around Dawson and beauty entrepreneur Jeffree Star’s makeup and merchandise collaboration. While the series was meant to showcase the secrets of […]
Selections open for winter wear
Photo courtesy of shoes reviews, Flickr It is that time of year where the light outerwear we have enjoyed for the last three months or so will sadly no longer suffice on its own as colder temperatures and the possibility of more hectic weather patterns arise. Luckily, there is a […]
Young Thug’s “Hot” truly speaks to its name
Photo courtesy of Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra, Flickr Undoubtedly, one of the hottest songs of the summer of 2019, “Hot,” originally just featuring Gunna, was the musical equivalent of a victory lap for now-veteran Atlanta wordsmith Young Thug. As an artist that consistently dwelled on the outlier of his genre, Thug has built […]
Billy Porter unapologetically redefines fashion norms
Photo courtesy of Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, Flickr Actor and activist, Billy Porter graces each red carpet with vibrant colors, pizazz and drama as he flaunts each dress, skirt, pantsuit or combination of them all, for every significant Hollywood event. Often seen as looking rather feminine, he redefines what it is […]
Selena Gomez’s release is powered with raw emotion
Photo courtesy of Toglenn, Wikipedia As Selena Gomez’s new single “Lose You to Love Me” dropped, Hailey Baldwin, who is married to Justin Bieber, Selena’s ex-boyfriend, posted the song she was currently listening to, “I’ll Kill You.” Some fans saw this as a deliberate attack on Selena and commented on […]